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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
From Our Local Exchanges.

John l.ynd, living alone on farm
in the town of Forrest, was brutallv
assaulted, and robbed last night. The
robbers secured about $40 in cash
and promiSSory note for 800, signed
by W. A. Taylor and Henry Bender.
Mr.. l.ynd was enticed out of his house
by a peculiar noise. and when outside
was struck down by a heavy cudgel.
and pounced upon by the two robbers.
AS soon as he began to recover from
the effects of the blow a handkerchief
saturated with chloroform was ap-
piled to his mouth, and his money
demanded. Having secured it the
robbers departed. No clue as to who
they were could be found.
The Darlington Republican.
Prof. c. c. Merriman, of Beloit, Wis,
has been engaged by the board of ed
ucation rs principal of our schools for
the ensuing year, and Miss Belle, Il.
Walker. of Milton, Wis. as first as
siStant; both of whom come to our
city highly recommended.
The Rrodhead Independent.
y. \. Palmer has Just completed a
silo in one of his barns. VIM Alcott
is also constructing one IN a building
erected especially for it.
The Grant County Democrat
Married, in Montfort, August IL,
John NeCollins, principal of the Brick
school in Platteville, to Miss Emma
Johnson, daughter of ]. b. Johnson.
The Normal school will begin Aug.
81. The faculty will remain as last
year except Prof. Horace f. Fiske has
been added to the corps of instruct
OTIS, mainly to relieve Prof. McGregor
from his arduouS duties, and Miss
Hattie Wallace will replace Miss
Cleveland in the Preparatory, and
Miss Annie f. Henderson will take
Miss Washburne's place in the Inter
mediate department.
The Shullsburs Pick and Cad
Prof. Jane, of this village. who is
away from home at present. has &C
cepted the position of private tutor in
the family of Mrs. Richmond. at an
increased salary from what he re-
ceiyed here as principal.
An exchange cautions its readers to
avoid letting any machine oil or lu-
bricator get in contact with any cut or
scratch on their hands or arms, for
the reason that such oils are made
from the fat of dead animals. The
thought never occurred to us before,
but come to think of it we believe
that the animals which supply that
material are usually dead ones.
The Lancaster Teller.
| There never before were SO MANY
watermelons grown in this country as
are grown this year. They have come
into Lancaster in great wagon loads
many more than could find sale. Fol-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
The DELIGHTFUL Liquid Laxative.

Syrup of Figs is most agreeable
and valuable family remedy, as it is
easily taken by old and young, and is
prompt and effective in relieving Ha-
bitual Constipation and the many ills
depending on weak or inactive con-
dition Of the kidneys, liver and bow
els. 1t acts gently, strengthens the
organs on which it acts, and awakens
them to healthy activity. Sold by
John Horn, Mineral Point, Wis.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

Eau Claire, Wis, October II, 1856
Adam Dresen, Dear Sir: Your letter came to
hand in due time. The suit arrived safely. |
wore ii yesterday and everybody said it was an
elegant fit wish you could see it; but that will
have TO be deferred
Enclosed find order for $40 the amount of
your bill. l think a suit like mine would have
cost at least $50 here, aud not have AS good fit
As long as you continue to give good satiSiac-
ton as you have in the past | shall certainly
promise you my future patronage. Hoping 10
hear from you again and thanking you for your
kindness, remain. Yours Truly, J. PHILLrs,
Civil Engineer.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

The Ohio republicans demand the
abolition Of the internal tax upon
American grown tobacco in preference
to the reduction Of import duties upon
articles of necessity. This case has a
parallel The Jews demanded Of Pom
thus PLATE that he release unto them
Barabas; and history repeats itself.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

On the first page Of The Democrat
is published an article on the public
land question, from The New York
Herald 1t is instructive, and will
bear careful reading. 1t is fortunate
that great change has taken place
in the policy Of the government in re-
gard to the public domain. 1t is only
to be regretted that the change did
not take place sooner, before vast
tracts Of the public domain had been
squandercd.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
Friday, August rs, 1887.

The total revenue from custom du-
ties in 1886 amounted to $1S8,379,379.
OF this vast amount over $l53, 900
was collected from articles Of neces-
sity; while less than $34,00O,0O0 was
derived from articles Of luxury
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

BoScohCl Nov. 10, 1856.
Friend Drcsen. The suit ct clotl es ordered OF
yon came to hand, and are exactly what want.
" Who made them" and "wherc did YOU yet that
sultr aud who got them up1" are questions heard
on all sides, and all admit they fit immense show
ing that YOU an artist nj cutting as well MS on
the CoTnet. BE sure and keep my measure for ii
was to move 10 Chicago or New York city
would send to you for my clothes. Yours &c
"RAsHE" HuWREI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
FROM PROF. HAMMILL.

New Orleans, La. Dec. 20 1856.
Mr. Adam nreSeu, My Dear Sir: The clothes
came all right and tit spendidly. l have had
clothes made by the best tailors in Chicago, Gin
cinnati and other cities but never had any that
III me so perfectly those you made. May YOU
be successful i'll your business. Yours Resp'y.
:. :. HANMIIL.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
A TOILET LUXURY.

sixteen" Bessie II. Bedloe, Burlington,
VT. was troubled with disease OF the
scalp, which caused her hair TO become
harsh and dry, and 10 fall out 50 freely
that she scarcely dared TO comb 1t. Ayers
Hair NiSor restored the scalp TO 8 healthy
condition, clcanSed her head Of daudruf.
and made her hair beautifully thick and
glossy. This preparation is approved sud
recommended BY physicians.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

Montfort Wis, July IL. 1886
Adam preSen, Sir: Enclosed please lind draft
for $500 The clothes fit all o X.
Yours, r. J. DAVIS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
TESTIMONIALS.
podgCNilIe. Wis

iouEHNltlt, WIS.
Mr.. Adam nreSen, Dear Sir: ana well suited
with the suit of clothes purchased of you over
year ago. The quality of goods has proved Cx
cellent, and better ut could not he possible, l
think. will soon call on Won for another suit
as know you can please me. ReSpy yours
L, ". SSHElI.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

nodgeville, Sept. lG, lSS6
Mr.. DrCSCn, Dear Sir: received my ClOu es
also your card and am well pleased. Everybody
likes them and think they are n good advrr-
tisemenL am much obliged 10 you for such IA
good tit. Yours Resp'y SErH WILLIAMS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

Dodgevllle, Wis
Dear Sir: Everything is O. X could not be
better. You can depend on me for further pat
ronage, Yours respectfully, II. PERKINS
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
SPECIAL NOTICE.

I hereby inform the public
that my former agent, .Hr. j. B.
Reynolds, is not selling for me
no1c, and that hereafter I 1ciU
endeauor to call in persen on all
parties IN need of monuments,
heddstoHes, earnings, ETC.; and
all correspondence should be ad-
dressed to me at Mineral Point.
1 further eiue notice that I
1cilJ sell my entire stock, which
consists of a large line q n,on4-
neents, headS-stones, cur6ines. etc,
Ind parties lcantine .cork in
my line UiU do tceU to call and
see my stock or correspond nth
me. B. BECKER,
Proprietor.
Mineral Point, dug. 81, 1887.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26

Lancaster, June ~ SO.
MIR. Adam DreSCn, Dear sir My suit came q. X.
on saturday evening, and they were voted sue
cess 10y the entire family They suit" me per
fectly. Respectfully, F. ". MCNAlR
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
A Card of Thanks,

We wish to thank the friends and
members of the l. O. O. F. for their
kind sympathy in our sad bereave-
ment, and assistance in paying the
last sad rites to our son and brother
Charley.-John Heathcock and family.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-08-26
Restores Vitality.

When the hair begins to fade, grows
gray. becomes weak, thin, brittle, and
harsh. the vital forces of the organs, on
which it depends. may be reGstabished
by the use of Ayers Hair Vigor. 1t will
cause new growth, presenting the lux
uriance and color of youth. Every
woman who has arrived at the middle
sca and who wishes tn retain the ori,rinal
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The sermon. for preaching which
John Knox paid the penalty Of tenn
Porary suspension from preaching, in
1864. recently brought $2.075 from IN
English collector.
IA movement is on foot looking 70
the enlargement Of Princeton College
to university proportions The sug-
gestion came from its honored Presi-
-ent McCosh--N. 7. Times.
-Four years ago, the town Of Web
ster, d. T., was unpeopled. Recently
religious services were held by five dif-
ferent denominations in five different
churches. Chicago Herald.
-One-third of the population of Phil
adelphia hold memberships in her 6S7
churches, and about one-fourth the
population attend divine service on
Sunday.-Philadelphia Press.
A lad in South Boston having
handed his teacher a note. reading:
Licking don't do this boy no good;
talk to him" provoked an inquiry that
led to the discovery that he had HIM
self written the note.-Boston Journal.
Our people desire extempore ser
mons. and yet you persist in using
notes." furnishing Pastor-''My dear
brother, as / never have any notes
in my pocketbook to use, you should
not object to my using them in the pull
pit. "-Philadelphia Call.
"A resolution has been adopted by
the Cleveland CO., Board of Educa-
ton requesting the Committee on
Judiciary to report what Legislation is
necessary in order that the Cleveland
Manual Training-School may be made
in some manner part of the public
school system.
Rev. DR.. William ID. Wilson, long
senior professor and registrar of Cor
nell University, has resigned, but will
continue to be professor emeritus. He
will reside henceforth at Syracuse, and
wifSdcvote himself to training young
men for the ministry of the Protest.
ant Episcopal Church.-Bu9alo Coas-
rier.
1t is urged by some that mission
schools a. household training-schools
for girl be utilized to turn girls
to dome4tle Aervice rather than to the
shops and factories. That they will
not seek this service is largely matter
of caste, which women can do some
thing in their homes to remedy.-BOs-
ton Herald.
One hundred and forty-nine of the
five hundred and thirty-seven students
enrolled at Berlin University are Amer.
leans. The day will come when appli-
cants for the higher technical education
of foreign universities need not 60
beyond our shores. Great institutions
of learning-great in the distinction Of
their professional chairs, their wealth,
their appliances, their libraries and
their patrOnage-can not be reared in
a day. But as our own institutions go
there are few men who can afford to ig-
more them.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
READY FOR FUN.
An Old Man Who Il Perfectly willing
Play Any Kind Of Game.

An Old Man Who II Perfectly willing "a
Play Any Kind Of Game.
1t was dark in the depot one day in
December when the evening train came
in. An elderly farmer was backed up
against the partition, watching. in
open-mouthed wonder, the big putting
engine and the yellow cars rs they dis
charged their passengers, when hand
some young girl in a seal-skin cloak
dashed forward and, throwing herself
upon the honest granger's manly breast,
imprinted kiss upon his sun-burncd
cheek, and exclaimed
"You dear old pa, knew you would
be waiting for me /! And how's mother
and how's John and, oh I'm so glad
to get back-and. where's my trunk |?
and. oh! pa. you take the check and
let's hurry"
The granger was old and dried up.
and he had never known what it was
to have wife. much less a daughter.
He mistrusted the young lady in the
seal-skin cloak had made a mistake;
but instead of stammering and hum
ming and having, he came CALAMITY
mp to the scratch, and throwing both
arms around the fair creature he made
mp his mind to be a father to her or die
in the attempt. Imprinting kiss like
the report of pistol. on her cheek, he
enthusiastically calculated
"Oh. yer mothers well. an John
an Henry an (smack) an Jane an
Susan (smack. smack) an Horace an
Belindy nm Calvin (smack). oh. they're
all smart an hearty, an"
BY the time the young lady's friends
could get to her. she had slid into
stone-faint, and they had to lug her
home in hack, while the aged grang-
er, as he finished the third round with
her outraged young man, and sauntered
out of the depot, leaving him with
bad eye and a ruptured coat, chuckled
to himself:
1.-THE old mans getting old an stiff
an careless like, but when any young
females want to play any games o
Copenhagen. they'll find him right to
time-and shouldn't be s'prised If it
rained fore nine o'clock. G'lang,
Katev-Pxck.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
Better Than q Ooor.Beli.

A pair of lead kRuckles weighing
seven or eight ounces were taken from
a prisoner who was being searched at
headquarters the other day, and the
sergeant picked them up and asked:
"What do you use these for?
ITO knock on the door and rouse up
my wife when / get home late" WIS
the reply.
Then they answer for door-Dell.
ehs''
That's it. sir, only they are ten
times as reliable. You can't hit your
wife with door-bell if she comes down.
stairs jawing, but You can with these.
I'm y poor man, SIR. and have to study
AL sorts Of economy."-Detro1 Frs
Press.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27
A MARVELLOUS MICROSCOPE.

a curious cynic, who lives on the slope
o. a hill to others devotes his labors;
FOR he has a marvellous microscope.
Through which he can see the faults Of his
neighbors.
Unligh.ed with hope.
Their dress and address, their social affairs,
Their tares their income. dues and expenses,
Their side boards below, their closets upstairs,
Are brought to focus, under his lenses;
The odd things and pairs.
and when a visitor calls. day or night,
BE he teacher. or doctor, or minister,
Ehe should come within range Of his sight,
He'd discover his motives were sinister
Unfit for the light.
For he looks further and deeper than mems
Common eyes can see. unaideG MIL glasses,
With his wonderful, curious. cynical lens;
He looks at Inc thoughts Of q man as he
passes.
Oh, "multa gemens"'
when a good deed has been done for the poor,
Up 70 hts envious eyes go the lenses:
He looks from his roof his window or door,.
For something that's dark, hid away in the
fences,
AS black as Moor.
When one wins renown for genius or heart,
Displayed in the sanctum, congress or college,
He. says there's something for sale in the
mart,
And he owes to others his overpraised knowl
edge,
His learning and art
Should his skill and industry happen to win
Competent fortune and social position;
That microscope shows there's something with
Which ought to reverse his lucky condition.
Success is his sin.
This curious cynic, who lives on the slope.
Whose speech is sharp and disastrous as sa-
beers,
Makes his own cross vision the microscope
Through which he sees no good things o. his
neighbors,
No rainbow of hope
George W. Bungay in Democrats Monthly.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27

granted thai my second communication has
shared the fate Of my first.
"Miss Josephine" like . wise
woma.,. answered the letter just re-
ceived b, return of post.
The years have h.own since then and
matters 90 on much rs usual In that
small township of Lammerton.
But there are changes, nevertheless
Janet Isle knows her place no more
in the cozy little post-office. She has
already gone home long since to rest.
and sweet Elsie Falconbridge is now
the mistress of every thing. Her hair,
however, though still beautiful, is in
these days white-white as the driven
snow; and the abiding expression upon
her still handsome face is that of one
who has passed through a mighty and
also terrible sea of trouble, and borne
the trial only as true heroine could.
She knows, she says, that God has OF
dered all, and that she shall see her
sailor lover again one day in Heaven.
But there is still one person in the
world whom she loves dearly. and that
is the happy, true-hearted wife Of
"Uncle Fred"
Il owe all-every bit, in fact-of
my happiness to you, sweetest Elsie. !"
as Josephine says. ''It all dates from
the day-don't you remember?-when
you gave me mullins and crumpets."
"And also dispatched my registered
letter SO carefully" remarks Uncie
Fred, -Sibella B.. Edgcome.
in Frank Leslie's Newspaper.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27

Women are wearing every thing
short this season-short lair. shoGi
sleeves. "short'' husbands and shost
hats-that is. short of . yard-Noakss
Statesman.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27

my own account
Miss Elsie Fnlconbridge was ost having
eone TO spend tho evening with the WIDOWED,
$rd. Alas! now chiidless mother OF her once
ana % lately, too. sailor lover we lave. now
ever, already spoken sogesher-you ana dor
TINS unlooked-fof event, and also OF the brave
way IN which Miss Elsie bears the heavy blow.
But would now speak OF something else
~ selnsh arc We all in this world. you so. l
persuaded the good dame, Janet Lisses 70 ASSIST
me IN something which Vas pulling me not
little.
Il heard last evening, for the nrst time. OF
course-end Aso from your own hps, most
strange TO say-that atwenty-douar Dote, wh,cn
nad sent you IN answer 70 your advertisement
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-01-27

zines"
All was hurry-skurry, as usual. three
or four hours later on in the post-Office.
A variety of small packages required
immediate weighing; and it was at this
very juncture that Uncle Fred placed
his foot upon the threshold. Some
thing had, however. just caught his
eye. and without more ado he beat q
hastv retreat-not, however. to a great
distance Of.
1.-THE worry thing!" he calculated.
There! We have been hunting about
all this while-and to what purpose?
Particulars within Eli? Why, III
60 in at once and inquire"
Uncled Fred was = widower. and had
therefore made his home of late years
with his sister Polly's family. Any
thing. he thought, was better than liv-
ing along. He was rich. too. and a
highly cultivated man. with peculiar
faculty also for engaging in the per-
formance Of kindly actions. Like the
rest of the family, however. he had only
lately come into the neighborhood.
"Will you excuse my troubling you
about the notice in the Window"
Elsie started visibly an instant. Yes. Of
course. This was not the first occasion
upon which she had seen that Certainly
striking face. Yesterday, of course,
when he had sent of the registered let
Ter. But Else was instantly all attcn-
tios. Yes; she could tell him all he
required to know-and did so; an.
even - sAe spoke Elsie's eyes sparkle.l
The Labor enquirer., 1887-05-14
NOT AN ANARCHIST.
BURNETTE G. HASKELL.

Mr.. Powderly, while in Denver, three sep
arate times definitely made the statement that
he is Socialist but not an Anarchist; that he
does not believe in force or dynamite but in
the ballot, although he would not say that he
did believe in a new labor party. His reti-
cence on this last point was source Of i'm
mense delight to halfdozen Doodle "work-
ingmen' we'll known as such, who flocked
around Mr.. Powderly and talked Of the work
ingman's "infooence' with the two old gangs
Of thieves.
Now, right here is good time to say apro-
pos that the only Anarchists" there are in
Denver are these same Doodle men, and the
other idlers that infest socety-idlers with
stolen wealth, we mean.
1t is an old lie and ought now to be STALE
to say that the Socialists flor all X. Of Is are
such, Mr.. Powderly says) and Trades Union
lists and Labor Party men. are dynamiters.
We brand it again. however, as lie, just for
emphasis. We, as whole, favor the ballot
and not the bomb. argument instead Of Pin.
kertons' Winchester or the bayonet Of the
dude militiaman.
Friends, look at the facts in the case. Is il
the Socialistic workers or the Anarchist idlery
who have bribed voters, corrupted electors
bought legislatures, suborned juries and
judges, stolen the public domain, seized the
water, shot down the settlers, Winchestered
striking and starving toilers, prostituted wo
men and sent little children to toll in factory
hells, that they might rule this land and pre-
pare the way for digni,ies and titles Gaping
their present crests and liveries,
Every honest man must be Socialist, onl,
the rascal is an Anarchist" as it is popularly
defined.
The Labor enquirer., 1887-05-14
In mcmOrfam.
matter seen in

Ordered published by the the Carpenters
Union.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe to remove from our
midst our beloved brother, W. W. Barret,
after severe and painful illness, which
he bore with manliness and fortitude.
Whereas, We recognize in his removal
the loss of a stalwart and true man and
q staunch supporter of union principles;
Resolved, That Union 55, Brotherhood
of Carpenters, tender to our bereaved sis
ter, his wife, our sympathy in this dark
hour of her bereavement. Further,
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tions be spread on the minutes, copy
sent to Mrs. Barrett and that they be Or
dered published in the LABOR ENQUIRER.
7. R. LARIMER,
o. z. STEVENSON,
j. D. MACDONALD,
Committee.
The Labor enquirer., 1887-05-14
LOCAL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS,
KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
Notice. under TIL. head arc IS per year In advance

IA0 A-Montgomery Benevolent Assembly
l&Z4No I4aa. meets every r. Friday I'd EH evening
street. Denver, at 7:3U o'clock. A cordial vel.
come extended u, visiting members.
lAc0-Louisville Assembly, No. l463
v4O0meets every Thursday evening q
1880 O'Clock. at School Hall.
at 1850 O'Clock. in Neefs hall, al fifteenth
street. Strangers In the city and other
brothers and sisters are cordiall, invited.
00I7-Internati0n Assembly, No. S2l7,
0Z ! meets every Wednesday evening At
avenue, Denver Colorado. Visiting brothers
cordially welcome.
Q0EE-Progressive Assembly, No. 1856, Of
3zOOPuebio, meets every Saturday even.
ing. In Odd Fellows Hall. Corner Sixth and
D. streets.
40eI-Advsnoe Assembly, No, sas!. meets
Hall. corner Fourth and Cedar streets, Raw.
Inns. Wyoming. Visiting members always
000o-Litchman Assembly, No. 1898,
9100meets every Saturday evening at 1880
IN % Eocf tssp sSpfnaE o1as1
are cordial v Invited to visit
QAnQ-Platte Valley Assembly, No. S4O3.
04U Oof Sterling, Colorado. meets the sec
Ond and fourth Saturday evenings Of each
month at 7 O'Clock o. m. Visitors welcome.
| q NJ, R. Buchanan Assembly, No. 3453,
| 04O Smeets every Sunday evening at 7:3O,
| in McFarlane's Hall, Como, Colorado. Mem
bers Of other assemblies always welcome.
0Aco-Progress Assembly, No. 34Ss, meets
04O 0every Saturday evening, at 1880
O'Clock. In Odd Fellows hall. Carbon, Wyom.
inS.
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SZevery Wednesday evening at 1890
O'Clock, in I. o. U. ". hall, corner Holiday
and Twenty-seventh streets, Denver. Mem
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OOVCon the first and third Wednesday
evening "f each month, ut Reno Hall, Twen-
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